Head of IT Security at Plan International

The Opportunity

Plan International is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of IT Security to protect our global communications, systems, and assets from internal and external threats. In this critical role, you'll ensure that our data and technologies are safeguarded across our operations in over 80 countries, supporting our ambition to improve the lives of 200 million girls by 2030.

You will oversee IT Security for key enterprise systems, including ERP, HRIS, data analytics, and systems that manage sensitive information for over one million children. Your responsibilities will include managing a budget of around €1 million, coordinating with third-party security partners, and collaborating closely with IT teams globally.

About You

• Expertise in IT security standards (e.g., ISO27001, ISO/IEC 27031, CSA CCM, NIST CSF, HIPAA, PCI DSS), preferably holding certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, particularly AI, and their relevance to operational environments.
• Good understanding of solution product design (typically as documented by product vendor).
• Familiar with architecture frameworks (TOGAF), and project management methodologies (PRINCE2, AGILE) and understanding of service management (ITIL)
• Awareness of technical landscape, including Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Salesforce, SAP.
• Robust understanding of and IAM systems like Okta, as well as of tools like Azure AD, networking, security, monitoring and Sentinel.
• Project management, risk management, and communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on incident response.
• A strategic, forward-thinking approach, adept at leading workshops, making informed decisions, and consistently achieving high-performance standards.